CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) has been appointed by Hallmark Cards, Inc., a national greeting cards retailer, to provide Transaction Management services for its office and industrial portfolio throughout the United States and Canada.

Hallmark has a broad footprint to serve its customers with products currently sold in over 30,000 retail stores across the United States. CBRE will work with Hallmark to source office and industrial locations to support the company’s growing business.

Darcy Mackay, COO of CBRE’s Advisory and Transactions division, commented: “We are thrilled that Hallmark, a brand known throughout the U.S., has selected CBRE as its real estate partner for transactions. We look forward to finding new ways to provide value for their office and industrial portfolio and support their mission to make the world a more caring place by helping people reach out and make meaningful connections with others.”

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 52,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 370 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.